Two weeks after she walked into an Arkansas emergency room cradling a dead toddler, a 20-year-old Arkansas woman is facing criminal charges stemming from the death of her 18-month-old daughter — while her boyfriend has been charged with murder.

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KHBS reports Sierra Johnson has been charged with permitting the abuse of a minor, while her live-in boyfriend, 25-year-old Tyree Williams, has been charged with first-degree murder.

"Attending doctors reported the child was obviously deceased upon her arrival, but the time of death was unknown," a report states. "Doctors attempted to resuscitate the toddler, but were unfortunately unsuccessful."

Police say 18-month-old Kylah Woodard had bruises on her body and that Williams admitted to punching the girl in the stomach.

Police are waiting for the medical examiner to determine how the child died.

Johnson and Williams are being held at Sebastian County Adult Detention Center.